Northern Lights Forecast

Aurora Forecast Tonight: Bellingham, Washington

Live visibility odds for Bellingham, combining the current geomagnetic Kp index with real local cloud cover, not just one or the other.

Tonight's chance of seeing aurora
0%
Unlikely
LocationBellingham, Washington
Geomagnetic Forecast · NOAA / NASA
Magnetic latitude54.2°
Confirmed Kp right nowKp 0.7
Weather Forecast · NWS (US)
Clear-sky estimate55% clear skies
For entertainment purposes only, not a guarantee of visibility. Don't plan travel or spending around this number alone.

About aurora viewing in Bellingham

Bellingham sits close to the Canadian border in Washington's northwest corner, giving it a small but real edge over Seattle for aurora visibility during an active storm.

Where locals actually go

Points north of the city with a clear view over the water or toward the Cascade foothills give the best shot, away from the city's own light dome.

Best time of year

Like Seattle, treat a Bellingham sighting as tied to a specific strong storm rather than something to plan around.

Will I see the aurora in Bellingham tonight?

Right now, Bellingham has a 0% chance based on tonight's real conditions: Kp 0.7 and 55% clear skies. Unlikely. This updates live, so check back closer to dark for the most accurate read, especially if the sky is currently cloudy where you are.

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